Hey Everybody!
In case you're curious re: the lack of blog updates - we've been utilizing a much more effect tool - the new website. From the youth section you can download various brochures, registration forms, information pamphlets and calendars.
In addition, the website features a 'mailing list' option which we may begin using for our parent communication.
If you have any questions, you can always email or call me!
rob@colwoodchurch.com
2504787113
UPCOMING DATES/EVENTS
Sept 16-18 Youth Retreat (see website)
Sept 20 - Parent Meeting
Sept 23 - Fall Kickoff Youth Service
Glow Youth is now for students Grade 8-12. Our Grade 7's are encouraged to join 58 Fridays.
Bless YA!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Source - Discipleship
Hey parents!
To give you a heads up, here is a brief overview of what's happening this summer.
Summer Heat - Wednesdays. You can download the brochure from www.colwoodchurch.com
The Source - Discipleship process. All Info is available on www.colwoodchurch.com
Glow - Various events/Dates throughout the summer. You can download the calendar at www.colwoodchurch.com
As you can see a theme is emerging... The info is available on the website! ;)
I'm especially excited to launch The Source, and would appreciate if you would take a gander at the PDF file on the website.
Come September, we'll be consistently running The Source (weekly), Glow (weekly) and The Core (quarterly). Major emphasis on discipleship.
In addition, we're having our own fall retreat at Cowichan River Bible Camp in September. I'd really appreciate some parent volunteer help - particularly in the food prep category. Let me know if you can help! (again, dates and info are on the summer brochure PDF)
Rob
To give you a heads up, here is a brief overview of what's happening this summer.
Summer Heat - Wednesdays. You can download the brochure from www.colwoodchurch.com
The Source - Discipleship process. All Info is available on www.colwoodchurch.com
Glow - Various events/Dates throughout the summer. You can download the calendar at www.colwoodchurch.com
As you can see a theme is emerging... The info is available on the website! ;)
I'm especially excited to launch The Source, and would appreciate if you would take a gander at the PDF file on the website.
Come September, we'll be consistently running The Source (weekly), Glow (weekly) and The Core (quarterly). Major emphasis on discipleship.
In addition, we're having our own fall retreat at Cowichan River Bible Camp in September. I'd really appreciate some parent volunteer help - particularly in the food prep category. Let me know if you can help! (again, dates and info are on the summer brochure PDF)
Rob
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Details for the SUMMER!
Can you believe that Summer is finally here? Or maybe you can't believe that it's here ALREADY?? Time flies. Either way, we are revving up for what just may be the best summer we've had in eons.
Please head over to Colwood Church's new (and much more useful) website at www.colwoodchurch.com. Click 'ministries' then click on 'youth'. There you will find links to a PDF document that contains dates for all our Summer events as well as an outline of this year's Summer Heat activities.
Help yourself!!
Have an amazing summer!
Rob
Please head over to Colwood Church's new (and much more useful) website at www.colwoodchurch.com. Click 'ministries' then click on 'youth'. There you will find links to a PDF document that contains dates for all our Summer events as well as an outline of this year's Summer Heat activities.
Help yourself!!
Have an amazing summer!
Rob
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
HM 2011 Itinerary
HELLO AGAIN! Here is the copy and pasted itinerary for HistoryMaker.
Notes:
Parent Meeting (if you're kids are going to HM) is Wed, May 18th, 7pm in the Sanctuary
Want to know how much you owe? Call me at the church or email or facebook etc.
...
Notes:
Parent Meeting (if you're kids are going to HM) is Wed, May 18th, 7pm in the Sanctuary
Want to know how much you owe? Call me at the church or email or facebook etc.
...
HistoryMaker 2011 Itinerary
Times are approximations
Friday, May 20
10:30am - Meet at the Church, Board Bus
11:00am - Depart to make 1:00pm Ferry (reservation)
4:00pm - Arrive at Hotel, Check - In
4:30pm - Head to Entertainment Centre for registration
5:00pm - Dinner break (if you were planning to shop, this is probably the best time)
7:00pm - Depart for Entertainment Centre
7:30pm - Main Session
11:00pm - Meet at bus, return to Hotel
Saturday, May 21
8:00am - Continental Breakfast at Hotel
9:00am - Depart for Entertainment Centre
9:30am - Main Session #2
12:00pm - Meet at bus, depart for short lunch break
1:10pm - Depart for Entertainment Centre
1:30pm Outdoor Concerts and #1 Breakout Sessions @Central Heights Church
3:00pm - Outdoor Concerts and #2 Breakout Sessions @Central Heights Church
4:30pm - Meet at bus, Depart for dinner
6:10pm - Depart for Entertainment Centre
6:30pm - Main Session #3
10:30pm - Meet at bus, return to Hotel
Sunday, May 22
8:00am - Continental Breakfast at Hotel
Pack your bags, we’re Checking Out!
9:00am - Depart for Entertainment Centre
9:30am - Main Session #4
12:00pm - Meet at bus, Depart for short lunch break
1:10pm - Depart for Entertainment Centre
1:30pm - Outdoor Concerts and Breakout #3
3:30pm - Main Session #5
5:30pm - HM Ends, Head for Bus
9:00pm - Catch 9:00pm ferry
11:00pm - Arrive at Church for pickup (please remember to be quiet for the sake of the church’s neighbors)
Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre
33800 King Road
Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 8H8
Canada
33800 King Road
Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 8H8
Canada
Comfort Inn
2073 Clearbrook Road
Abbotsford, BC V2T 2X1
HistoryMaker MONIES
Hey Folks!
If you would like to know how much you have fundraised, and how much you still owe for HistoryMaker, please call me at the church, email me (rob@colwoodchurch.com), or send me a facebook message!
Thanks! It's simpler for you to call me than for me to call each of you!
PS - I will have an itinerary prepared within the next few days
Rob
If you would like to know how much you have fundraised, and how much you still owe for HistoryMaker, please call me at the church, email me (rob@colwoodchurch.com), or send me a facebook message!
Thanks! It's simpler for you to call me than for me to call each of you!
PS - I will have an itinerary prepared within the next few days
Rob
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
A look at upcoming SHTUFF!
Hey folks!
Thought you'd be interested in having an update regarding some of our upcoming stuff!
This Saturday, May 7, 9-2 - CARWASH Fundraiser for HistoryMaker
Next Saturday, May 14 - Food prep, TBA
Next Sunday, May 15, 10:30 - 2:30 Lunch Fundraiser, after church
Wednesday, May 18th at 7:00pm in the Church Sanctuary - A Meeting for parents of youth going to HistoryMaker
Friday, May 20th - Sunday, May 22 - HistoryMaker. Details and Itineraries will be available very soon.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me or call me!
rob@colwoodchurch.com
250 478 7113
Bless ya TONS!!
Rob
Thought you'd be interested in having an update regarding some of our upcoming stuff!
This Saturday, May 7, 9-2 - CARWASH Fundraiser for HistoryMaker
Next Saturday, May 14 - Food prep, TBA
Next Sunday, May 15, 10:30 - 2:30 Lunch Fundraiser, after church
Wednesday, May 18th at 7:00pm in the Church Sanctuary - A Meeting for parents of youth going to HistoryMaker
Friday, May 20th - Sunday, May 22 - HistoryMaker. Details and Itineraries will be available very soon.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me or call me!
rob@colwoodchurch.com
250 478 7113
Bless ya TONS!!
Rob
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Laser Tag, Car Wash
FYI:
Grade 8's and 9's who have already signed up can meet at the church at 6:00 Thursday for LASER tag! We're taking a 15 passenger van. bring $14. We'll be back at 8:45.
Next week the Gr's 10-12 are going, and there are still spaces left!
ALSO, This Saturday we are having a HM fundraiser CARWASH. Be at the church at 9. Approximate finish is 2:30. Weather permitting.
THANKS!!
Rob
Grade 8's and 9's who have already signed up can meet at the church at 6:00 Thursday for LASER tag! We're taking a 15 passenger van. bring $14. We'll be back at 8:45.
Next week the Gr's 10-12 are going, and there are still spaces left!
ALSO, This Saturday we are having a HM fundraiser CARWASH. Be at the church at 9. Approximate finish is 2:30. Weather permitting.
THANKS!!
Rob
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
More Recent News
HistoryMaker Fundraisers:
THIS WEEKEND:
Saturday from 10am-Noon at the Church, we are preparing FOOD.
Sunday from 10:30am - 2:30ish, we are serving the lunch!
Sign up pronto!
LASER TAG:
Jr. Highs (gr. 8 and 9) April 14th, $14 @ Laser City -- Rides and meeting time TBA
Sr. Highs (gr. 10-12) April 21st, $14 @ Laser City --- Rides and meeting time TBA
If you have a copy of the Glow brochure, you may notice that we have a PURITY series scheduled for May. We are going to postpone it until JUNE, when I have more female leaders available to teach the girls' portion.
BLESS YOU!!!!
THIS WEEKEND:
Saturday from 10am-Noon at the Church, we are preparing FOOD.
Sunday from 10:30am - 2:30ish, we are serving the lunch!
Sign up pronto!
LASER TAG:
Jr. Highs (gr. 8 and 9) April 14th, $14 @ Laser City -- Rides and meeting time TBA
Sr. Highs (gr. 10-12) April 21st, $14 @ Laser City --- Rides and meeting time TBA
If you have a copy of the Glow brochure, you may notice that we have a PURITY series scheduled for May. We are going to postpone it until JUNE, when I have more female leaders available to teach the girls' portion.
BLESS YOU!!!!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Upcoming Dates and Cancellations
Hey folks!
I was just reminded that an update re: Spring Break would be a good idea! Here is the plan over the next few weeks.
March 18 - Glow
March 25 - NO GLOW (Leaders away at a training conference)
April 1 - Glow
April 8 - Glow
April 15 - Glow
April 22 - Golden Glowbs (our home-made movie marathon)
April 29 - Glow//Outlets night
We also have HistoryMaker Fundraisers on these dates:
Sunday, March 20 - SoupOff at CPC
Sunday, April 17 - Lunch at CPC (this date may change)
Saturday, April 16 - Carwash at CPC
Thanks!
Rob
I was just reminded that an update re: Spring Break would be a good idea! Here is the plan over the next few weeks.
March 18 - Glow
March 25 - NO GLOW (Leaders away at a training conference)
April 1 - Glow
April 8 - Glow
April 15 - Glow
April 22 - Golden Glowbs (our home-made movie marathon)
April 29 - Glow//Outlets night
We also have HistoryMaker Fundraisers on these dates:
Sunday, March 20 - SoupOff at CPC
Sunday, April 17 - Lunch at CPC (this date may change)
Saturday, April 16 - Carwash at CPC
Thanks!
Rob
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
HistoryMaker Fundraisers and updates!
Hey guys!
Just wanted to let you know that on March 20th, we're having a fundraiser for the students who are attending HistoryMaker. We're planning to do a big 'soup competition' and encouraging individuals in the church to make a massive pot of soup and enter it for prizes.
This will also double as a lunch, and we're charging entry by donation. I think it will be fun! We'll do taste tests (costco-style) and have a vote for the 'People's Choice' and 'Pastor's Choice' awards. And in addition to the taste tests, everybody will be able to have a full bowl of soup, a bun and a drink.
Just wanted to give you the heads up in case your kids want to be involved, it's a great way to cut some of the HM costs. The profits will be split between all the students who volunteer. We'll have sign up sheets at Glow over the next 2 weeks. Also, if you guys want to help out in any way, we would love to have you!!
We also have Car Washes scheduled for April 17th, and May 7th.
Our other scheduled lunches are somewhat 'up in the air' unless any of you are interested in taking charge of the kitchen with some other parents and throwing together a lunch with the students helping. Let me know if you can help!
Bless ya!
Rob Penny
Just wanted to let you know that on March 20th, we're having a fundraiser for the students who are attending HistoryMaker. We're planning to do a big 'soup competition' and encouraging individuals in the church to make a massive pot of soup and enter it for prizes.
This will also double as a lunch, and we're charging entry by donation. I think it will be fun! We'll do taste tests (costco-style) and have a vote for the 'People's Choice' and 'Pastor's Choice' awards. And in addition to the taste tests, everybody will be able to have a full bowl of soup, a bun and a drink.
Just wanted to give you the heads up in case your kids want to be involved, it's a great way to cut some of the HM costs. The profits will be split between all the students who volunteer. We'll have sign up sheets at Glow over the next 2 weeks. Also, if you guys want to help out in any way, we would love to have you!!
We also have Car Washes scheduled for April 17th, and May 7th.
Our other scheduled lunches are somewhat 'up in the air' unless any of you are interested in taking charge of the kitchen with some other parents and throwing together a lunch with the students helping. Let me know if you can help!
Bless ya!
Rob Penny
Youth Pastor
Colwood Church
ph: 250 478 7113 fax: 250 478 3107
rob@colwoodchurch.com
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
RE: How Can I Help My Kids Stay Pure? from Sunday morning
Hey Parents!
As part of our Love, Sex and Fire series, this past Sunday somebody asked the question, "How can I help my kids to stay pure?"
Plumbing the depths of my great wisdom and child-rearing experience (just kidding), I'd love to add to what Pastor Al said with a few thoughts of my own.
First:
- DADS need to set the tone and be the spiritual head of the house; the leader and defender of the family. Don't shy away from talking to your kids. It's the greatest disservice you could do them.
- Don't expect the church to make your kids pure, that's up to you and Jesus.
Communicate.
One of the most important things you can do is explain why. For most kids, being 'not allowed' is not a strong enough reason to withstand temptation and peer pressure. I grew up believing that there were countless things that I was "not allowed to do because I was a Christian". It is SO MUCH more than being not allowed!! For the most part I was a pretty decent kid, but it would have been much better for me to stay pure out of strong convictions, than out of guilt.
When other students ask your child "Why won't you have sex?" their answer should not be "I'm not allowed, because I'm a Christian."
Some students have been conditioned to respond, "I'm saving myself for marriage", which is a great start, but if you ask them "WHY?" ... They won't know what to say.
An interesting paradox relating to teenagers and sex is that they are mature enough, yet not mature enough. In other words, as individuals they are not emotionally or mentally mature enough for marriage etc. Yet, physically, their bodies are more than ready and their hormones are at their peak. Telling them they have to wait is like telling a middle aged man he has to wait until he is 85 before he can drive his new Corvette. Fat chance he is going to wait without a good reason to.
In order for your kids to STAY PURE, they have to choose it for themselves, not have it imposed onto them in the form of rules. It needs to become a conviction of their own. In order for them to choose it for themselves, they need to understand WHY it's so important. And they need you, their parents (especially their dads), to explain it to them.
Once you've established this, then you can start imposing some practical guidelines together:
As part of our Love, Sex and Fire series, this past Sunday somebody asked the question, "How can I help my kids to stay pure?"
Plumbing the depths of my great wisdom and child-rearing experience (just kidding), I'd love to add to what Pastor Al said with a few thoughts of my own.
First:
- DADS need to set the tone and be the spiritual head of the house; the leader and defender of the family. Don't shy away from talking to your kids. It's the greatest disservice you could do them.
- Don't expect the church to make your kids pure, that's up to you and Jesus.
Communicate.
One of the most important things you can do is explain why. For most kids, being 'not allowed' is not a strong enough reason to withstand temptation and peer pressure. I grew up believing that there were countless things that I was "not allowed to do because I was a Christian". It is SO MUCH more than being not allowed!! For the most part I was a pretty decent kid, but it would have been much better for me to stay pure out of strong convictions, than out of guilt.
When other students ask your child "Why won't you have sex?" their answer should not be "I'm not allowed, because I'm a Christian."
Some students have been conditioned to respond, "I'm saving myself for marriage", which is a great start, but if you ask them "WHY?" ... They won't know what to say.
An interesting paradox relating to teenagers and sex is that they are mature enough, yet not mature enough. In other words, as individuals they are not emotionally or mentally mature enough for marriage etc. Yet, physically, their bodies are more than ready and their hormones are at their peak. Telling them they have to wait is like telling a middle aged man he has to wait until he is 85 before he can drive his new Corvette. Fat chance he is going to wait without a good reason to.
In order for your kids to STAY PURE, they have to choose it for themselves, not have it imposed onto them in the form of rules. It needs to become a conviction of their own. In order for them to choose it for themselves, they need to understand WHY it's so important. And they need you, their parents (especially their dads), to explain it to them.
Once you've established this, then you can start imposing some practical guidelines together:
Practical:
- No internet access in their bedrooms.
- No use of the internet-enabled family computer after everybody else has gone to bed.
- It is a good idea to follow these same guidelines for TV
- Remember - iPhones, iPods, Blackberry's etc can also access the internet through either WiFi or 3G networks. If you're going to allow your kids to have these types of devices, it would be a good idea to have an honest discussion with them about their dangers and temptations. Set up some guidelines and do regular checks (especially if you have boys :P ).
- X3Watch and Covenant Eyes are great options for accountability software.
- Dads: when you talk to your sons, be honest. Don't tell them everything you've done because we don't want to validate the behavior - but we do want to communicate that it truly is every man's battle, including yours. This helps them to realize that they are part of a battle, and not a perverted freak of nature. It also let's them know that talking to their dad is a safe thing to do, it helps removes the inclination to hide their struggle.
-Dads: Your daughters need you to talk to them too. You might not need to have the 'Porn Talk' with them... but they need to know the truth about men. She needs to know that any boy who pressures or even suggests sex DOES NOT LOVE HER, he is simply being selfish. She needs to know that love is patient and does not force it's own way; that the young man who truly loves her will be willing to wait. Let her know that the moment sex becomes a pressure - she should run. When young men start thinking 'sex', they are not thinking about what's best for your daughter, but about what will please them the most - and Love is not selfish. Your daughter may not realize this, and think that giving into the pressure will show that they love each other.
You daughter needs to decide for herself what her response will be before she finds herself in that position, and so she needs you to talk to her.
I wont suggest an age to start communicating about these issues, but I will leave you with an astounding fact. According to Dr. Les Parrott the average age that youth become sexually active is 12 for boys, and 13 for girls (this statistic is already 12 years old).
There is no time to waste!!!
Bless you guys!!!!
Rob
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
GlowGen All Nighter Details!
Hey Parents!!
Below is a detailed itinarary, but to start - here are the IMPORTANT details:
- $5 entrance
- The theme is SuperHeroes, costumes are encouraged!
- Bring a pillow for the pillow fight (goggles are optional - I was highly ridiculed for making them mandatory, haha!)
- There will be a guys sleeping room and a girls sleeping room. But then again, that would defeat the purpose of an All Nighter.
- The movie options will include SuperMan Returns (PG), and some G rated movies (ie. The Incredibles etc).
- Please pick up your kids at 7AM on the DOT. Trust me, our self sacrificing youth leaders will all want to go home.
- Breakfast will be McDonald's McMuffins and fruit (I think). Snacks will be available during the night.
- There will be rules. The most important one is that NOBODY is allowed outside. If any student sneaks outside, we will be calling you to come get them. Zero Tolerance :)
Give me a call if you have any questions!!!
Below is a detailed itinarary, but to start - here are the IMPORTANT details:
- $5 entrance
- The theme is SuperHeroes, costumes are encouraged!
- Bring a pillow for the pillow fight (goggles are optional - I was highly ridiculed for making them mandatory, haha!)
- There will be a guys sleeping room and a girls sleeping room. But then again, that would defeat the purpose of an All Nighter.
- The movie options will include SuperMan Returns (PG), and some G rated movies (ie. The Incredibles etc).
- Please pick up your kids at 7AM on the DOT. Trust me, our self sacrificing youth leaders will all want to go home.
- Breakfast will be McDonald's McMuffins and fruit (I think). Snacks will be available during the night.
- There will be rules. The most important one is that NOBODY is allowed outside. If any student sneaks outside, we will be calling you to come get them. Zero Tolerance :)
Give me a call if you have any questions!!!
Feb 25th, GLOW ALLNIGHTER Plan
THEME: SuperHeroes
Schedule is completely approximate! Expect most events to take LONGER than scheduled.
7 - 9:30
Regular Glow Service
10 - 11
Mayflower
Food
Video Games
Board Games
Glow Lounge
Make Your Own Sundaes
11 - 12
Talent Show
SuperHero Showdown
12 - 12:15
Midnight Pillow Fight
1:00 - 2:00
Gym Games
2:00 - 3:30 - Entire group
Sardines
The Grog
Extreme Leader MakeOver
3:30 - 5:30
Movie in the Sanctuary
5:30 - 6:00
Worship and Devotions
6:00 - 7:00
Breakfast and GO HOME
Thursday, January 27, 2011
WELCOME TO 2011!!
Hello powerful paternals and marvelous maternals!!
I like to write long essays (seriously, I do), so for your sake I will try to make this one short!!
1. Our 2011 vision statement for Glow Generation Youth is 'We Should Know', and is based on Hebrews 5 and 6 which exhorts us to grow in maturity and be able to teach others what we believe. In essence, this year is dedicated to equipping your kids to be able to share their faith. A huge emphasis is going to be placed on Apologetics and explaining some of our less understood Christian characteristics (for instance... "Why exactly are you 'waiting for marriage...????" or, "Why won't you get drunk with us???"). We want students to be able to say something truer than "Because my pastor said I'm not supposed to".
For a detailed list of preaching topics, as well as all major dates from now until summer - grab an updated Glow brochure from the church foyer!
2. Our nearest major event is happening February 26th and it is a (highly demanded) ALL NIGHTER. My leaders and I are in the epic planning phase, but I want you to know that I could use a ton of help!! If you are free to help us out in shifts that night, please contact me!
3. HistoryMaker is coming up FAST... I can't believe it's nearly here already. Fundraiser are starting. Our first lunch is Feb 6th after church. Please have your son or daughter sign up with me! HM Registration info will be made available asap.
4. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to call me!!!
Bless ya!!
P. Rob
I like to write long essays (seriously, I do), so for your sake I will try to make this one short!!
1. Our 2011 vision statement for Glow Generation Youth is 'We Should Know', and is based on Hebrews 5 and 6 which exhorts us to grow in maturity and be able to teach others what we believe. In essence, this year is dedicated to equipping your kids to be able to share their faith. A huge emphasis is going to be placed on Apologetics and explaining some of our less understood Christian characteristics (for instance... "Why exactly are you 'waiting for marriage...????" or, "Why won't you get drunk with us???"). We want students to be able to say something truer than "Because my pastor said I'm not supposed to".
For a detailed list of preaching topics, as well as all major dates from now until summer - grab an updated Glow brochure from the church foyer!
2. Our nearest major event is happening February 26th and it is a (highly demanded) ALL NIGHTER. My leaders and I are in the epic planning phase, but I want you to know that I could use a ton of help!! If you are free to help us out in shifts that night, please contact me!
3. HistoryMaker is coming up FAST... I can't believe it's nearly here already. Fundraiser are starting. Our first lunch is Feb 6th after church. Please have your son or daughter sign up with me! HM Registration info will be made available asap.
4. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to call me!!!
P. Rob
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